Manor Creek Farms dam
Manor Creek Farms
Manor Creek Farms in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The dam, located on TR Brush Creek, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and stands at a height of 17.5 feet with a storage capacity of 9.7 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1.81 square miles, Manor Creek Farms plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Butler County region.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Manor Creek Farms has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2018. The dam, classified as an Earth type structure with a Buttress core, has a length of 600 feet and has not undergone any modifications in recent years. While the risk management measures and emergency action plans for the dam remain undisclosed, its existence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing flood risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Manor Creek Farms presents a fascinating case study in the management of flood risk through private ownership and state regulation. The dam's location in the Pittsburgh District highlights the interconnectedness of water infrastructure and environmental protection efforts in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. As discussions around climate resilience and water resource management continue to gain prominence, the insights from Manor Creek Farms can inform broader conversations on sustainable infrastructure development and disaster preparedness in a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Manor Creek Farms -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Connoquenessing Creek Near Zelienople | 211 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Beaver Falls | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Slippery Rock Creek At Wurtemburg | 534 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Sewickley | 23,400 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek At Moffatts Mill | 77 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Wampum | 2,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Manor Creek Farms.
Boat launches
- Jackson Street 104, Harmony
- Hereford Manor-Closed-Public Access Prohibited
- Rochester
- Monaca Access
- New Brighton
- North Park Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Harts Content Campground
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Burnt Ridge Campground
Paddle runs
Track Manor Creek Farms in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Manor Creek Farms
Where does the data for Manor Creek Farms come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Manor Creek Farms.